PHOTOS: Meet India's bravest kids

PHOTOS: Meet India's bravest kids

Eight children from north-eastern states are among the 23 boys and girls who will receive National Bravery Awards for 2010 from Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at a function in New Delhi on the eve of Republic Day this year.

Two awards will be given posthumously. The awardees will participate in the Republic Day parade.

The prestigious Geeta Chopra Award has been conferred on 13-year-old Jismi PM of Kerala, who saved two children from drowning. The Sanjay Chopra Award has been given to 11-year-old Priyanshu Joshi of Uttarakhand, who saved his sister from a leopard.

Meet India's bravest kids

The National Bravery Award Scheme is an endeavour by the Indian Council for Child Welfare to give due recognition to the children who show exceptional courage and perform meritorious service to inspire others to emulate their example.

The brave children will get a medal, certificate and cash under the scheme besides being granted financial assistance until they complete their schooling. The government has reserved some seats for the awardees in medical and engineering colleges and in polytechnics.